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Job Title: Underground Transmission Engineer
Location: Orlando, FL
Travel: Up to 15%
Employment Type: Direct Placement
**Relocation Assistance Available**
**Referral Bonus Available**
Position Summary:
We’re seeking a motivated Underground Transmission Engineer to join a national leader in Transmission & Distribution. In this role, you’ll collaborate on complex underground utility projects ranging from 2.4kV to 345kV, supporting the modernization of our nation's electrical grid. You’ll be involved in the full EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project lifecycle—from early routing analysis to final construction support. This is your chance to grow with a team that’s reshaping the future of power delivery infrastructure across North America.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the design and execution of underground transmission and distribution projects alongside a team of 2 to 10 engineers and designers.
- Develop comprehensive construction packages including conduit/duct bank design, feeder and cable replacement, and manhole/equipment installation.
- Collaborate with construction, procurement, and permitting teams to drive project execution.
- Perform field inspections, measurements, and calculations for both underground and overhead utility systems.
- Utilize CAD, GIS, and simulation software to evaluate routing scenarios and inform design decisions.
- Analyze construction feasibility through conflict analysis, route studies, and cost estimates.
- Produce technical reports, visualizations, and data interpretations to support client communications and project decisions.
- Conduct QA/QC reviews of studies, designs, and reports to ensure compliance with internal standards.
- Assist with cable pulling calculations, voltage drop analyses, and pole loading specs.
- Prepare engineering proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules.
- Participate in client meetings and correspondence, building and maintaining strong relationships.
- Contribute to business development efforts and attend industry conferences and internal marketing events.
- Provide mentorship and instruction to junior team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program.
- Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
- Minimum 3 years of underground utility design experience (5 years preferred).
- FE/EIT certification preferred.
- PE license a plus.
- Knowledge of underground construction methods and electrical systems.
- Strong skills in CADD, GIS, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience conducting underground field inspections.
- Understanding of power flow, NESC code, permitting, easements, and utility locating practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing deadlines.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a growing team working on high-impact power infrastructure projects that shape the future of energy delivery. With opportunities to contribute to full-lifecycle projects and connect with industry-leading professionals, you’ll have the chance to grow your career while making a real difference in starting up this location’s underground transmission team of a 125 year old engineering firm!
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Excited to build the grid of tomorrow?
Apply now to join a mission-driven team transforming how energy moves across North America.